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Outline a plan to build an online store.

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1. Choose an e-commerce platform: There are several e-commerce platforms available. Decide which platform works best for you. 
2. Create a Product Inventory: In order to manage an online store, you'll need to put together an inventory of products. 
3. Add images and descriptions: The photos and descriptions of the products that you upload will be the first impression customers have of your product.
4. Design the storefront: Once you have all the products added, you can start to design the storefront. Consider your layout, navigation, and color scheme. 
5. Set up payments: Set up a payment processor to securely process payments from visitors and customers. This will include setting up merchant accounts. 
6. Create promotions and discounts: Promotions and discounts are a great way to attract new customers and increase existing customer loyalty. 
7. Analyze the results: Monitor the success of your e-commerce store to see what strategies are working the best, and make changes accordingly.